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    Pitot location?

    Have a 1993 Maxum 1700 I picked up a year or so ago. Speedometer doesn't work so I investigated and it is not hooked up to any tubing and there is no pitot on the stern. I purchased a pitot kit with tubing from iboats.com (go it the next day! but that is another story!!) Where is the best...
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    1993 Maxum 1700 xr question

    I have the above boat and want to add a fishing seat somewhere up in the bow area. I was thinking of mounting a base under the seat so it can be covered when the family is with me not fishing. My question is how much clearance is under the seats? Or would it be better to mount the base on the...
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    steering wheel

    I would like to remove my steering wheel to make it centered when we are going straight. I removed the nut but it will not come off. I tried WD40 but it still will not come off. Am I missing something or is there another way? Brian
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    bow rider trolling motor question

    have a bow rider and a bow mount trolling motor. Is there any way to temporarily mount the trolling motor mount for fishing and so that it can be removed when the family is in the boat?
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    1985 stingray cuddy cabin question

    am considering aquiring a 1985 stingray cuddy cabin. Is there anything I need to know or look at before I aquire it? You know anything that usually fails or defects to look for?
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    dry bilge?!?

    Have an older Galaxy tri-hull that I took out last weekend and left it at a dock. there was a huge rainstorm that dropped a lot of rain. I took the boat out after and noticed that there was a significant drop in speed. I naturally thought water in the boat so I put on my bilge pump and there was...
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    Hydrofoils?

    Looking for opinions on the value of adding a hydrofoil to my outboard. Have a 16 foot fiberglass trihull with a 50hp outboard. The reviews say they are worth the money but what about you guys? Most say it improves planing and there is conflicting opinions on reducing or increasing top end...
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    lean vs rich

    Quick question regarding lean vs rich knob. Why is there a rich/lean knob and when would I need to adjust it? (new to boating...) Thanks Brian:D
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    replacement coil question

    Just bought a new coil kit for my outboard and I need to know if anyone knows how to properly connect the spring that connects to the plug to the wire.:D
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    1972 50hp model 50273c no spark bottom cylinder

    Found the bottom cylinder coil cracked so I replaced it and it still has no spark. I also found cracks in the stator as well. How can I test the stator to be sure this is the issue?
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    1972 50hp model 50273c engine trouble

    Was out on a check out run (this motor is new to me) after I had just replaced the throttle cable and I am having an issue I hope you gents can help me with. I noticed today that it has a top speed of about 20mph at full throttle. I am having an intermittant problem that occurs after I have been...
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    1972 50hp model 50273c water pump question?

    Hey guys just purchased a 1972 50hp model 50273c. After some minor electrical repairs I got it running very quickly. I used muffs and wonder where I would see the water pump output? With the muffs water comes out of 3 holes at the top of the lower end. With the motor running I get water out of...
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    1961 Johnson seahorse 40hp question

    Hey guys me again!! Looking for a little advice (that I will follow this time) about my carb. had it out on the river this week and think I forgot the choke on and it stalled out. while trying to restart the engine I had a small engine fire!! I quickly extinguished the fire which appeared to be...
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    1961 Johnson seahorse 40hp lower end question #2

    follow up questions gentlemen. I took the lower end apart (the prop gear housing) and it looks like all the gears have no wear or chipping. All the mechanics seem to be in place. (ie. shifter thingy) If my if has some forward push at just above idle but spins at faster is there any chance that...
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    1961 Johnson seahorse 40hp lower end question

    Was out on the water Saturday and was at top speed (which is not very fast) and all of a sudden the engine raced and the prop. stopped. I found that anything faster than a fast idle the prop. slipped. Got back to the ramp to find grey oil leaking from a hoel that I assume my lower end fill plug...
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